BIPT is consulting on their work programme for 2023. The regulator proposes to allow private local networks using 5G technology in the frequency band 3800-4200 MHz. They also aim to set up a 5G Knowledge and Learning Platform. They are revising the radiation safety monitoring of portable radio equipment and… Read more...

Arcep is consulting on the authorisation of satellite company Avanti HYLAS 2 Ltd to use radio frequencies in the bands 17.3 - 20.2 GHz and 27.5 - 30.0 GHz to provide fixed-satellite service communications services for earth stations. Stakeholders can submit comments on the consultation either electronically or via post. The consultation… Read more...

ANCOM proposes to revise the procedure for awarding the rights to use for radio frequencies and the National Table of Allocation of Frequency Bands (TNABF). They also plan to update Decision no. 311/2016 regarding licence-exempt frequency bands. This update should reflect the newest CEPT technical harmonisation for UWB and SRDs.… Read more...

German regulator has opened a consultation on the scope and conditions of regulations on open access networks. Stakeholders can submit comments on the consultation in German either electronically or via post. The consultation is open until January 31, 2023. Read more...

Ofcom has launched a consultation on draft legislation of The Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. This would make changes to licence exemption rules regarding some Short Range Devices (SRDs), ITS, and remove the licence exemption for higher power wideband data transmission systems (“WBDTS”) in the 57-71 GHz band. The… Read more...

Update December 12, 2022 Ofcom has published a correction on December 8 after one stakeholder identified an error in the original paper's figures. The consultation on fees for the three bands remains open until January 12, 2023. July 25, 2022 UK regulator Ofcom has laid out its proposal for annual… Read more...

RSPG has launched a public consultation on a draft report on mobile technology evolution. The report is focused on the migration from 2G and 3G technologies to 4G and 5G, especially in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands. Comments can be submitted to cnect-rspg@ec.europa.eu by January 7, 2023. Read more...

BIPT is consulting on ITS road and rail solutions. Read more...

The Ministry aims to amend the National Frequency Plan. Read more...

The CEPT Electronic Communications Committee has released a draft report on the compatibility between mobile communications vehicle (MCV) services using non-AAS 5G NR technology and terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services in the paired 1800 MHz and the paired 2.6 GHz frequency bands. The report has found that… Read more...